The stadium lights were dim now, and the audience had been given a break before the final match. Everyone needed rest. The energy from the previous rounds had left both teams tired, and the organizers knew the final round had to be the best.
So they gave the teams a full break until night.
Back in the hotel, Gu Jin and her team returned to their rooms. The mood was quiet. Everyone felt nervous but excited. They were about to face England, one of the strongest teams.
Inside the team room, Gu Jin stood in front of her teammates with a serious expression. She looked at each of them before speaking.
"From now on," she said clearly, "no one is allowed to eat or drink anything without letting me check it first."
The room went silent.
Meng Hao blinked. "Why? Are you worried about the food?"
Gu Jin didn't smile. She nodded slowly. "Yes. But it's not just that."
She paused, then added, "You are also not allowed to take food or drink from each other."
That shocked everyone.
